for we have regard for what is honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of other people.
Parallel translations
- WEB Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
- KJV Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
- BSB For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
- NKJV providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
- NLT We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable.
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Quick answer
Paul aims to do what is honorable not only before God but also in the eyes of others. Integrity should be visible as well as real.
Overview
Echoing Proverbs 3:4, Paul insists on conduct that is upright before both the Lord and people. It is not enough to be innocent before God; ministers must also avoid giving others cause for suspicion. This twofold integrity protects the witness of the gospel and the reputation of the church.
Cross-references & the web
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- Rom 12:17Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
- 1 Pet 2:12having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
- Phil 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
- Titus 2:5–8to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God’s word may not be blasphemed.
- Rom 14:18For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.
- Matt 6:4so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
- 1 Th 5:22Abstain from every form of evil.
- 2 Cor 2:17For we are not as so many, peddling the word of God. But as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, we speak in Christ.
- Matt 5:16Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
- 2 Cor 5:9–11Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him.
- 1 Tim 5:14I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.
- Matt 23:5But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad, enlarge the fringes of their garments,
- Matt 6:1“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
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